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Quick, for five points, name that film.
If you knew the answer from the title of this post, then I’ll bet you know what kind of week I’ve had.
Because I know people who have lost their jobs because of things they’ve said on their blogs, I’m going to leave out the specifics. That may be a post for Courtney’s side-project. Suffice it to say that by yesterday evening I was pretty sure that this week was going to end either with me being sacked, quitting or beating the shit out of a printer. There are still a couple of hours to go, but it looks our office supplies may make it through the day intact.
This whole two job thing was never meant to be a permanent situation. It was a stop-gap measure while Dr. O’C found a job of her own. One of them was temporary but got extended for a year, the second was part-time but got extended to basically full-time. So we’re essentially a three income family, which is handy for the household bills. Sometimes it gets a bit much, but for the most part it’s manageable.
Not this week. Again, I don’t want to be specific. Basically, I got embroiled in a controversy in which I felt that the intent of one of my superiors was to make me a scapegoat. The projects that we undertake are team efforts, but there is a culture of blame at this particular unnamed organization. I’ve seen it happen to others in the past and, in the back of my mind, knew that my turn was coming around. 
It came to a head late yesterday with a particularly accusatory e-mail from one of my managers and I came home from work equal parts enraged and despondent. I spent most of the evening going over things in my head and I made the decision to stand up for myself. I have two jobs. If I lose one, we’re still going to be OK. I’d rather have my self-respect.
So, this morning I e-mailed the head of the organization and my managers and I used all my writing skills in my defense. I told them exactly what I thought – without any bad words of course.
It was incredibly liberating. I spent the first part of the morning dreaming of the increased leisure time that was going to come with having just one job.
And I got apologies.
Fucking A.
And there will be a staff meeting this afternoon at 3 to discuss improvements that can be made to project efficiency and accuracy.
Wait, what? Friday afternoon?
And I still have two jobs.
I guess maybe I’m a bit too persuasive for my own good.
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We’re moving house this weekend and will be without home internet for an indeterminate length of time. But we’re moving to what is as close to a dream house that I’ve found thus far, so you won’t hear any complaints from me – particularly without the internet. But it may be quiet around these parts for a little while. Don’t worry. I’ll be back like cooked crack before you know it. Until then, enjoy what has been my moment of zen for the day:
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Your post reminded me of this entry I wrote a couple years ago when i was still using livejournal http://wrmgrl.livejournal.com/99191.html
I love Office Space, and the scene where the beat the crap out of the printer is one of my favorite, especially when Michael Bolton starts to punch it with his bare hands. Who knew this movie would fuel so much philosophizing?
Aprils last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Spring in Berkeley
Hey and I just saw that Mizzou won! Not a bad day at all.
Damn, It does feel good to be a gangsta.
heathers last blog post..ARTS DAMMIT
I guess they thought you had upper management written all over you, Chris.
Noble Savages last blog post..Noble Savage’s European mishap (part 2)
Yeah, you think the two job thing is a bit much sometimes now, you’ve just proven to them how great it would be to give you even more responsibility! You were probably TOO professional and TOO articulate. Whatever the drama was, I’m glad you took a fair stand, dude.
I can’t wait to hear about the adventures of the move and all about the new house. I’m glad you got it, and I’m glad you’re making the move with plenty time for Dr. O’C to get settled before having to think about the new little one being here.
Lots of changes, but your little family seems to thrive on them much like my own! See you when you get back.
Angels last blog post..I love your comments. They make me happy.
My media-savvy sister read me the riot act when I started my blog. Under no circumstances should I ever use the real names of people or employers. Once information is out in the either, you can’t get it back!
The Unbearable Banishments last blog post..the terrible thing that happened to my family
You’re moving already? Didn’t you just find the house– you guys are movers and shakers.
Florida Girl In Sydneys last blog post..Date Night- Martinis and Dangerous Fried Rice
Man, I would have loved to have had the freedom of a second job back when I was at my first school. The principal there was hell spawn going senile, a horrible combination. I did end up standing up to that person once before I left and was glad I did. I just can’t use her as a reference.
Still, I’m not sure whether I should congratulate you or tell you I’m sorry. Few people are able to control and channel anger in an intelligent and productive manner, but it almost sounds like you were kind of looking forward to not having that job anymore. Oh well.
Congratusorrylations.
Here at tchotchkies, we want our employees to express themselves with at least 15 pieces of flair.
Jason O.s last blog post..There’s Only One Evil Genius
Dude, you totally rock. Did you learn these skills from Dr O’C. Taking no shit, that’s great. I wanna be like you. GOOOOOO bird fighter!
SSGs last blog post..Strange dreams
Hope the move is as stress-free as it can be.
Mm-hmm. There was a time when I drove delivery truck by day and bartended at night; thre was also a time in which I seriously contempted driving said delivery truck through the front window of said bar.
Peace be with you, good sir, and, of course, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzen.
Love Ry
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Aaaahh, Office Space. A classic.
Perhaps things won’t be so bad at the job now, and so it won’t be such a bad thing to miss out on the extra leisure time. And if nothing improves? Send them another e-mail and use the bad words this time. I’ve often wanted to do that, but have never had the guts to burn my bridges.
The Stapler will be available when you’re ready to vent specifics.
courtneys last blog post..Of Newsprint and Memories
I don’t know whether to apologize or congratulate you on the job front. Don’t you hate it when that kind of thing backfires? Here’s to getting it all sorted out. And a smooth move this weekend.
NATUIs last blog post..Aries by Birth, Bitch by the Grace of God
my office has totally gone gangsta and we talk about this movie all the time.
well, good luck. with work and the move and everything. we’ll be here when you get back
loras last blog post..always on the scene
Hey, that’s my stapler….and I didn’t get any cake….
Juds last blog post..3:19 PM
Good luck with the move. I am kind of rooting for Mizzu, since it would be cool for Georgia to hire the national champion coach to come there.
The Deans last blog post..Ah, the weekend
I love Office Space. Sometimes I just don’t wanna go (to work), but my job is taking care of my kids. Crap.
Good luck at your new home. Sounds beautiful.
Take care!
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I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
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Best post ever.
And yes, I absolutely knew from the title.
Good luck with the move, and congratulations on being completely badass, gangsta.
maggie, dammits last blog post..The Invitation by Oriah
Enjoy the move and the new house. Who knows, maybe you’ll get lucky and find an unprotected wireless network to get online with.
If you were secretly hoping to get sacked, use emoticons and netspeak next time.
lulz >:-( all ur base are belong to us.
Joes last blog post..The Next Great Adventure is Over the Mountain
Well done. That shows the benefit of taking time to think about a response, as well as putting time and effort into what is said.
Jason O. beat me to the flair joke. I gotta work faster.
yellojkts last blog post..Most Desirable Dominatrix
Oh YES! I remember the day I left my cubicle for GOOD. I actually wore a red suit, red pumps, smoked a bunch of cigarettes right outside the door and said something along the lines of, “See ya, suckas!” as I left. It was liberating beyond liberating.
Good luck with the move and let me know if you kick over any cubicle walls.
Excellent!
mongoliangirls last blog post..The Finish My Post Challenge: A Pancake at 0400?
funny and needed it – since we have NO jobs..
good luck with the move brother.
ms picket to yous last blog post..Creature of Habit
AFM, watch out for your cornhole dude.
You gotta gotta gotta LURVE that movie. It rocks so hard I brought it to work for a lunch n learn once;)
suzers last blog post..Toyota Supra for Sale
i think as much as you might have fantasized about how good you’d feel by leaving the job behind, the fact that they heard what you said and are willing to address the issue is a testament to your own good judgment and sense of what’s right and acceptable. that should make you feel good even though you may have wanted them to let you go!
mjrcs last blog post..Upon Further Reflection
There’s just nothing better than actually saying it all out loud at work. Without bad language of course. It just makes you feel all giddy.
Carolyn Onlines last blog post..SoBe didn’t mean to be such a beeotch. It was just super hungry.
guess ur just indispensable. d’oh!
congrats on the groovy new pad.
we’ll miss u, but it won’t be long…
carries last blog post..a day off, can you tell?
I believe I had a post last year with the same exact title. Perfect for so many situations.
mickeys last blog post..Like Donny, I’m out of my element
It does feel good to be a gangsta. Damn, that’s a good movie.
Office Space. One of my favorite movies of all time and one of the few I own on DVD. Damn, it feels good to be a gangsta’. Oh, I also own the soundtrack, thank you very much!
Robins last blog post..A Fleeting Moment
I’ve never been sorry when I’ve stood up for myself like that. (knock on wood). Glad it turned out good for you as well.
bluestreaks last blog post..Half-assery/sorry Rasslery and an update on the job front
One of my closest friends mailed me “Office Space” when I was in Iraq in 2003. It was great to laugh at such a different world–a world I didn’t like while there but grew to miss while stuck in 125 degrees with no a/c all day. Even if I missed its comforts, I certainly didn’t miss its bullshit. War, at least, when it first starts, if fairly bullshit-free. It’s only after it’s been going on several years that it becomes laden with bullshit.
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